Jonathan Liang

Black Sheep

Location

University

Graduation year

Jonathan Liang is a wild garden - a romantically carefree landscape filled with dramatic creatures. Each ready-to-wear piece envisioned by the label is not only inspired by, but reflects the characteristics of this spirited plane: from the common pansy, to the striking flamingo - elements of natural natives are prevalent throughout Jonathan Liang's work and collective story, amalgamated with his definition of expressive femininity. Founded in 2013, Jonathan Liang offers his contemporary woman with adaptable, provocative yet combatively feminine prêt-à-porter collections that replicate the natural evolution and progression of life. The Paris-based designer maintains his mission of juxtaposing the world of dreams with daily life in inspirational designs, quality fabrics and impeccable workmanship. With prior experience at Givenchy, Surface to Air & IRO, the designer brings together his experience and creative vision with every piece that is created. A collaborator at heart, Jonathan welcomes new elements into its universe. Jonathan Liang has in past teamed up with Uniqlo for the mega-brand’s “Feel the SEA” collaboration for three seasons, Perrier, Shiseido, Rimowa and numerous other creatives, including graphic designer, Nouchka, and famed photographer, Petros Koublis, in fulfilling his vision. In 2016, Jonathan Liang was selected by Not Just a Label as a winner of their Future of Fashion prize, and in 2017 was selected by Label Hood, Shanghai Fashion Week’s premier platform for contemporary designers, to be one of only two international labels to showcase at the prestigious fair. In 2018, Jonathan Liang released an exclusive collaboration with Lane Crawford, distributed across all stores in China and Hong Kong Kong.

Latest Collection

Shaped by the marram grass that whispers and flourishes on sand dunes, Jonathan Liang’s fall winter 2018 collection is a trip to bewildering winds of coastal France.
With fluid lines, and wind-swept fringes - a muted landscape contrasts against the clashing ocean. Ideas of natural juxtaposition, and the power of endurance, take centre stage within “Body of Alyssum”, whereby clashing themes are deconstructed and conjured together for a sound rebirth.
The discovery of sweet alyssum and cleome spider flowers adorn the every-changing landscape of the Jonathan Liang’s wild garden, translated through their presence as three dimensional embroideries on the sunset dresses. These floras, known for their beauty and resilience, grow and flourish best in harsh environments - representing the very underlying strength of the Jonathan Liang woman.
In sense and evolution, Jonathan Liang has translated and experimented his signature embroideries on rigid, resilient textiles inclusive of lurex, vegan leather - whilst contrasting it with the delicacy of merino wool, hand constructed feathers and soft cotton. Plumes, fringes, and ruffled cut-outs blow gently against the sand swept bay, as the orange dusk leaves traces of nothing but a soft howl.